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Ceylonite and Tinzenite Physical Properties


Tinzenite and Ceylonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
none   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.63-3.9   
3.355-3.433   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

Cleavage
Indistinct   
{???} Good, {???} Good   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references   
(Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Ceylonite and Tinzenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ceylonite and Tinzenite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Ceylonite and Tinzenite chemical formula.

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Ceylonite and Tinzenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ceylonite and Tinzenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ceylonite and Tinzenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ceylonite is 3.355-3.433 whereas that of Tinzenite is 3.355-3.433.

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